{"id":87951,"date":"2022-08-10T18:43:56","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T18:43:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/?p=87951"},"modified":"2026-01-12T22:37:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T22:37:24","slug":"brazilian-celebrations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide of Brazilian Celebrations and Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are some holidays and festivities that people celebrate worldwide, like Christmas and Mother\u2019s Day. However, some regional celebrations are particular to a specific country. In Brazil, we have some traditional parties and holidays important to all Brazilians, such as Carnival and Festa Junina. Furthermore, other Brazilian celebrations less famous worldwide are also significant to the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog post, we bring you an ultimate guide to the most important and popular Brazilian celebrations in the country, including religious holidays, music festivals, and cultural festivities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#Lavagem_do_Bonfim\" >Lavagem do Bonfim<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#Folia_de_Reis\" >Folia de Reis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#February\" >February<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#Carnival\" >Carnival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#Yemanja_Feast\" >Yemanj\u00e1 Feast<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#March\" >March<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#Lollapalooza_Brazil\" >Lollapalooza Brazil<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#April\" >April<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#Aprils_Fools\" >April\u2019s Fools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#Easter\" >Easter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#May\" >May<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#Labor_Day\" >Labor Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#Virada_Cultural\" >Virada Cultural<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#Mothers_Day\" >Mother\u2019s Day<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#June\" >June<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#Festa_Junina\" >Festa Junina<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#Parintins_Folklore_Festival\" >Parintins Folklore Festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#Valentines_Day\" >Valentine\u2019s Day<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#July\" >July<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#Grandparents_Day\" >Grandparent\u2019s Day<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#Brazilian_Celebrations_And_Holidays\" >Brazilian Celebrations And Holidays:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#A_Complete_Guide_for_Foreigners\" >A Complete Guide for Foreigners!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#August\" >August<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#Fathers_Day\" >Father\u2019s Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#Festa_do_Peao_de_Barretos\" >Festa do Pe\u00e3o de Barretos<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#September\" >September<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#Saints_Cosmas_and_Damians_Day\" >Saints Cosmas and Damian\u2019s Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#Rock_in_Rio\" >Rock in Rio<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#October\" >October<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#Childrens_Day\" >Children\u2019s Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#Oktober_Fest\" >Oktober Fest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#Cirio_de_Nazare\" >C\u00edrio de Nazar\u00e9<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#November\" >November<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#All_Souls_Day\" >All Souls\u2019 Day<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#December\" >December<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#Christmas\" >Christmas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#New_Years_Eve\" >New Year\u2019s Eve<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-celebrations\/#Watch_teacher_Deises_video_on_Brazilian_celebrations_and_holidays\" >Watch teacher Deise\u2019s video on Brazilian celebrations and holidays:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"January\"><\/span>January<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lavagem_do_Bonfim\"><\/span>Lavagem do Bonfim<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/datas-comemorativas-do-brasil.jpg\" alt=\"datas comemorativas do brasil\" width=\"150\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/datas-comemorativas-do-brasil.jpg 150w, https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/datas-comemorativas-do-brasil-63x50.jpg 63w\">Lavagem do Bonfim is a religious celebration in Salvador. It is the largest event in Bahia after Carnival. On this day, thousands of worshippers attend the masses hosted that day and, after that, go on a religious walk of approximately 8 kilometers, between the Church of Nossa Senhora da Concei\u00e7\u00e3o da Praia and the Sacred Hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Folia_de_Reis\"><\/span>Folia de Reis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This party represents&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-folklore\/\">Brazilian Folklore<\/a>&nbsp;and other religious celebrations. It happens from December 24th until January 6th. It celebrates the visit of the three wise men to Jesus. The festivity happens all over Brazil, especially in the states of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/regions-of-brazil\/\">Northeast region<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"February\"><\/span>February<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carnival\"><\/span>Carnival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Carnival happens around 40 days before Easter. So, usually during the month of February, sometimes March. There are Carnival festivities all around Brazil, but the most popular parties are in Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Recife, Olinda, and Ouro Preto. You can enjoy Carnival by going to the street parties or watching the samba schools\u2019 parades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reall all about Carnival here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/carnival-brazil\/\">All About Carnival in Brazil \u2013 History, Where to Go &amp; Vocabulary<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yemanja_Feast\"><\/span>Yemanj\u00e1 Feast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Yemanj\u00e1 Feast is a religious celebration in honor of a major water spirit in Brazil. It is one of the largest religious events in the country, celebrated every year on February 2nd. On that day, a huge crowd goes to the beaches of Rio Vermelho in Salvador to celebrate Yemanj\u00e1. Hundreds of boats also follow the festivity, bringing gifts to the goddess of the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"March\"><\/span>March<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lollapalooza_Brazil\"><\/span>Lollapalooza Brazil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lollapalooza is an annual music festival held in different parts of the world. In Brazil, S\u00e3o Paulo hosts the festival since 2012. The event brings to the country the most famous pop singers in the world, as well as the big names in the Brazilian music industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"April\"><\/span>April<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aprils_Fools\"><\/span>April\u2019s Fools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Brazil, we also celebrate April Fools on April 1st. However, we call it Dia da Mentira (Day of Lies). It is time to trick your friend with false claims and white lies and see if they fall for your pranks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easter\"><\/span>Easter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Dias-festivos-en-brasil.jpg\" alt=\"D\u00edas festivos en brasil\" width=\"150\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Dias-festivos-en-brasil.jpg 150w, https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Dias-festivos-en-brasil-63x50.jpg 63w\">Easter in Brazil revolves around religious celebrations, family, food, and chocolate. Easter eggs are the most common gifts shared between loved ones, especially kids. The Easter mass and Easter lunch are also important, with most families eating fish this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, the Passion of Christ is also an important aspect of this holiday. Hundreds of theater companies perform the biblical drama all around Brazil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May\"><\/span>May<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Labor_Day\"><\/span>Labor Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This public holiday falls on May 1st. It celebrates Brazilian workers and the labor movement. Many cities host free live concerts for the population as well as other events around the neighborhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Further reading:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/holidays-in-brazil1\/\">Day Off: Public Holidays in Brazil<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Virada_Cultural\"><\/span>Virada Cultural<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Virada Cultural is an event that lasts for 24 hours non-stop in S\u00e3o Paulo. It features cultural events, such as live concerts, plays, art and history exhibitions, and much more. There are different stages around the city center and the organizers encourage the population to occupy the streets to socialize and have fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mothers_Day\"><\/span>Mother\u2019s Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mother\u2019s Day in Brazil is celebrated on the second Sunday of May and children spend the day with their mothers, sharing gifts and having lunch together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"June\"><\/span>June<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Festa_Junina\"><\/span>Festa Junina<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Festa Junina is one of the most popular Brazilian celebrations among its people. It occurs in June, during the wintertime in Brazil. It is a big part of the Brazilian culture, which celebrates the harvest season and also the Saints of June. Festa Junina in Brazil is also famous for its traditional clothes, colors, decorations, games, and, of course, the food!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though most Brazilians celebrate Festa Junina nowadays, it is mostly a Catholic party. Church fairs followed by masses are organized to celebrate Saint Antony on June 13th, Saint John the Baptist on June 24th, and Saint Peter on June 29th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read more about Festa Junina on our blog post&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/festa-junina-in-brazil\/\">Festa Junina in Brazil \u2013 Traditional Church Fairs<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parintins_Folklore_Festival\"><\/span>Parintins Folklore Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brazilian-celebrations-and-holidays.jpg\" alt=\"brazilian celebrations and holidays\" width=\"150\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brazilian-celebrations-and-holidays.jpg 150w, https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brazilian-celebrations-and-holidays-63x50.jpg 63w\">The Parintins Folklore Festival is a popular annual celebration held in Amazonas. It is one of the most famous Brazilian festivals in the country, almost as big as Carnival. It happens every year on the last weekend of June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This party is an important part of Brazilian Folklore and culture. It is an interactive play that tells the urban legend of the death and resurrection of an ox as a form of social criticism. Two main groups, Caprichoso and Garantido, compete every year to see which one tells the best story. Each team attempts to outdo the other in a parade, with dances, singing, and allegorical floats. The performance is based on local Amazonian folklore and indigenous culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read more about this urban legend on our blog:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-folklore\/\">8 Mystical Creatures from Brazilian Folklore<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Valentines_Day\"><\/span>Valentine\u2019s Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Brazilians call their Valentine\u2019s Day Dia dos Namorados, which means Boyfriends\u2019\/Girlfriends\u2019 Day in Portuguese. This romantic holiday is celebrated every year on June 12th. It was a brand new holiday created in 1948 to boost sales. During this date, couples exchange gifts, spend the day together, and decorate their homes with hearts and roses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read about Valentine\u2019s Day in Brazil:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/valentines-day-in-brazil\/\">June 12: Valentine\u2019s Day in Brazil \u2013 History and Traditions.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"July\"><\/span>July<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grandparents_Day\"><\/span>Grandparent\u2019s Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On July 26th, we celebrate Grandparent\u2019s Day by sharing nice memories with our grandparents. It is not a holiday as important as Father\u2019s or Mother\u2019s Day in Brazil, but Brazilians tend to have a really nice relationship with their grandparents. Hence, they tend to call them and share their love on this date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brazilian_Celebrations_And_Holidays\"><\/span><strong>Brazilian Celebrations And Holidays:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Complete_Guide_for_Foreigners\"><\/span>A Complete Guide for Foreigners!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"rd-static_text-l115v4ju\">By filling in the form, you acknowledge that we may send you communications from time to time. Remember that you can unsubscribe at any time!FREE DOWNLOAD!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"August\"><\/span>August<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fathers_Day\"><\/span>Father\u2019s Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Father\u2019s Day in Brazil is celebrated just like Mother\u2019s Day. Children spend the day with their fathers, having lunch, hanging out, and sharing gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Festa_do_Peao_de_Barretos\"><\/span>Festa do Pe\u00e3o de Barretos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though rodeos can be controversial nowadays, the Pe\u00e3o de Barretos Festival is still a huge event in Brazil. Actually, it is one of the most famous festivals in Latin America. It happens every August in S\u00e3o Paulo and lasts around 10 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This festival is the largest country festival in Brazil, featuring rodeos, live concerts of the most famous country artists in Brazil, blowing horn competitions, rodeo queen coronation, and other traditional attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"September\"><\/span>September<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saints_Cosmas_and_Damians_Day\"><\/span>Saints Cosmas and Damian\u2019s Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/celebracoes-do-brasil.jpeg\" alt=\"celebra\u00e7\u00f5es do brasil\" width=\"150\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/celebracoes-do-brasil.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/celebracoes-do-brasil-63x50.jpeg 63w\">This celebration was huge all around Brazil until the 2000s, but it has been struggling to maintain its popularity in the past decades, especially in big cities. This festivity has ties with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/religions-in-brazil\/\">Catholic and Afro-Brazilin religions<\/a>&nbsp;community, in which worshippers give candy to children as a way to please the saints. The candies are put in a paper or plastic bag decorated with the saints\u2019 images and the neighborhood\u2019s children go knock on people\u2019s doors to ask for treats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While candy hunting is similar to Halloween in the United States, there are no tricks or costumes involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rock_in_Rio\"><\/span>Rock in Rio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest music festivals in the world, Rock in Rio happens every two years in Rio de Janeiro \u2013 usually in September, sometimes in October. The festival lasts for 6 or 7 days and is joined by big names in the music industry, such as the most famous bands and pop singers in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"October\"><\/span>October<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Childrens_Day\"><\/span>Children\u2019s Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Children\u2019s Day is a big deal in Brazil, with parents, grandparents, godparents, and other family members planning the day ahead to make a special day for their children. They also give the kids nice gifts, as children await this day the whole year long, just like Christmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oktober_Fest\"><\/span>Oktober Fest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like the famous beer festival in Germany, Brazil has its own version of the Oktoberfest. It is held every October in Blumenau and it is considered the biggest German festival in the Americas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cirio_de_Nazare\"><\/span>C\u00edrio de Nazar\u00e9<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>C\u00edrio de Nazar\u00e9 happens every second Sunday of October in Bel\u00e9m. It is among the most important religious Brazilian celebrations. Thousands of people follow the statue of Our Lady of Nazareth of Exile through the streets of Bel\u00e9m in a procession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"November\"><\/span>November<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"All_Souls_Day\"><\/span>All Souls\u2019 Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On November 2nd, Brazilians celebrate All Souls\u2019 Day. It is a public holiday in Brazil and many people visit the cemetery to pay respect and remember their late loved ones. They bring flowers and candles to their graves and mourn their losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"December\"><\/span>December<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christmas\"><\/span>Christmas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Brazil, families tend to get together at night on Christmas eve. We call it Christmas Night (Noite de Natal). People dress up in new clothes and a massive feast is served around midnight when families celebrate the start of Christmas Day. And when we say family, we do mean the whole family. 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Not to mention following all those amazing unique traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read more:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/new-years-eve-in-brazil\/\">New Year\u2019s Eve in Brazil: Tips and Famous Destinations<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Watch_teacher_Deises_video_on_Brazilian_celebrations_and_holidays\"><\/span>Watch teacher Deise\u2019s video on Brazilian celebrations and holidays:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Feriados no Brasil | Portugu\u00eas Para Estrangeiros | Caminhos\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7uXG6O2FTDk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check the most popular Brazilian celebrations in the country, including religious holidays, music festivals, and cultural festivities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":87952,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","_zb_attr":"","zolo_post_video_link":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[392],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-87951","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-brazil"],"blocksy_meta":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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